Thailand's economy gets a doctor

Some interesting times may lie ahead of Thailand’s economic development (or decline?) with a former communist rebel and doctor as the new Finance Minister.

From the Asian Times:

"Finance Minister Surapong Suebwonglee, a former communist rebel who trained as a medical doctor before entering politics, has no professional experience in the finance sector. Nor do his top two deputies, Pradit Phattaraprasit, a provincial businessman, and Ranongrak Suwannachawee, a senior police official, both of whom earned their portfolios through political horse-trading among coalition partners."

Links of Interest:

• The Limitations of Samakonomics